Eibach pro kit springs with Koni FSD??
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Eibach pro kit springs with Koni FSD?? - 2/24/2008 10:10:46 AM
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junshannon
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I have recently acquired a '02 4.2l A6 with a sports package. I am using this as a daily driver and a family car. I do not plan to track the car. I just want to reduce the roll and improve handling of the car even with the sport suspension on it. I was planning on geting the eibach pro kit springs and the koni FSD for the car. I want to achieve a not to hard of a ride yet get the handling that I think would come with the set-up. What do you guys think? If you have any other suggestions please just chime in with your responses....Thanks!
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RE: Eibach pro kit springs with Koni FSD?? - 2/25/2008 9:36:31 AM
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formulagigi
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Although KONI has tested and approved their FSD's with the Eibach on the 2.7T A6, they have NOT on the 4.2 and there fore don't sell the kit like the one I got. They typically only recommend using FSD's with stock springs, unless for those applications they have approved. Weight and travel for example are considerations. YOu should call them. I am not saying you could not buy the FSDs and separately the Eibach pro Kit, but they won't guarantee anything if you run into issues or are not satisfied. You might also not get the full benefit of the FSD. I would go with the Eibach and a different shock. Stay away from the Koni yellows as they are too rough for a Daily driver IMO.
For body roll and overall tighter handling, do yourself a favor and invest in a set of Hsport sway bars. You'll love them!
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RE: Eibach pro kit springs with Koni FSD?? - 2/26/2008 11:49:39 PM
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junshannon
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formulagigi...always nice to get some good input from you...thanks
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RE: Eibach pro kit springs with Koni FSD?? - 2/27/2008 3:14:33 PM
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formulagigi
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No actually I would recommend you do it first for the following reasons:
- To truly appreciate the difference they make without any other mods.
- To see whether this is enough your handling needs. YOU might not want to change the suspension afterwards if it handles well enough. Your cornering will be vastly improved, a lot less of the "boat" roll in turns!
For suspension, you could run the Eiback with stock shocks which will improve handling and reduce roll further while maintaining a decent ride. However, you must know that they will wear your shocks faster and you will most likely experience a bouncier ride.
Find some good shocks, maybe Billstein, and sintall them with the Eibach. Install is pricey, so get it right the first time.
Brice
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RE: Eibach pro kit springs with Koni FSD?? - 2/27/2008 6:57:32 PM
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formulagigi
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If you want lowering and a firmer ride for better handling, then do H&Rs and Koni Yellows.
Billstein makes a good shock too but never actually tried it on an A6.
Do you have the sport suspension? If you do, I can sell you my used H&R/Konis for 500$ shipped.
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RE: Eibach pro kit springs with Koni FSD?? - 2/27/2008 6:58:15 PM
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YOu dont really need coil olvers, too much $. YOU dont track your 6, do you?
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